Carolyn Basham
Carolyn Basham Carolyn Basham, 86, of the Cartwright community, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Hearth Hospice Care Center of Chattanooga. Carolyn was a loving grandmother and was retired from the Sequatchie County Middle School Cafeteria. She was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Basham; son, Steve Basham; parents, Herman and Arnie Cunningham;…
Read MoreMurder suspects among indictments
Indictments were returned against the husband and son of a murder victim by the Sequatchie County Grand Jury. Their case and others were arraigned February 12. David Gardiner and Gabriel M. Vilchez were each indicted on charges of first degree murder, especially aggravated robbery, and abuse of a corpse. Both defendants pled not guilty…
Read MoreGriffith, Finch taking it to the next level
A pair of two-sport athletes at Sequatchie County High School, Austin Griffith and Luke Finch will each continue playing football at the next level. Joined by hundreds of classmates in the school auditorium along with teammates, coaches and family members, Griffith signed with the University of the South-Sewanee and Finch with Virginia Military Institute (VMI).…
Read MoreRodeo rounds up new location
After eight years in Dunlap, the abused and neglected children in the court system fundraising rodeo is moving to Jasper. Many people are disappointed in the announcement though organizers look to see continued support 20 miles down the road, May 29-30. The rodeo, drawing thousands of local residents and visitors from outside the area, has…
Read MoreSharakee Lynn Rhodes Vinson
Sharakee Lynn Rhodes Vinson, 48, of Bend, Oregon, passed away after a hard-fought battle of illness at St. Charles Hospital January 26, 2026. She was born on December 27, 1977, in Ventura County, California. Sharakee was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, and mother and she will be deeply missed. Left to continue her legacy are…
Read MoreCindy Lee Miller
Cindy Lee Miller, 54, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at her residence after a brief battle with lung cancer. Cindy was a member of Community Baptist Church and a 1990 graduate of Sequatchie County High School. She was a longtime hairdresser, both on the mountain and in Crossville, Tennessee. Cindy…
Read MoreDavid Lee Johnson
David Lee Johnson, 38, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026 at his residence. David loved his children, family and was known for always being a jokester. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Clinton Johnson; brother, Larry Wendell Johnson; sister, Kelly Rene’ Johnson; grandparents, Larry and Martha Melton. He…
Read MoreFire destroys truck, no one injured
Emergency personnel responded to Highway 399 for a vehicle fire on Sunday, February 15, at 2:40 p.m., the Cagle Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) reported. The truck was fully engulfed by flames and the fire was spreading into the nearby tree line. A tanker was brought by Fredonia Fire Department and firefighters contained the brush fire…
Read MoreTeacher goes to the mat for students
On March 13, the gym at Sequatchie County Middle School will be filled with brawling, yelling, and excitement, all for a good cause. Scenic City Invitational (SCI) and Action Wrestling are bringing pro wrestling for a fundraiser March 13, and one of those with a match is SCMS teacher and coach Grady Wilson. The doors…
Read MoreGriffith Elementary students recognized
A number of children demonstrating remarkable achievement, improvement, and behavior at Griffith Elementary were recognized during the Sequatchie County Board of Education meeting February 2. Griffith Principal Tracey Corder and Assistant Principal Kate Armstrong thanked the Board for the opportunity to highlight some of the students doing big things at their school. “This is a…
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